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New research suggests that popular calorie-counting and workout-tracking apps may be doing more harm than good, leaving users ...

Researchers said some users experience shame, disappointment, frustration and futility when using fitness apps, undermining ...

User-driven goals set by the apps might be unrealistic and demoralizing FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fitness and ...

In conclusion, while fitness and calorie-tracking apps can help people stay healthy, they may also create stress and shame ...

A new study reveals that popular fitness apps can cause guilt and frustration, reducing motivation and wellbeing instead of ...

Analysis of 14,000 user complaints reveals fitness apps set impossible goals that trigger shame and drive users to quit. Why ...

"We are good at blaming and shaming...but actually it has the opposite effect," a senior author of the study said.

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Researchers found that users felt 'shame' when they logged unhealthy foods and disappointment when not meeting their goals.

Why fitness apps could be doing more harm than good - Some users of fitness apps noted feelings of shame, disappointment and ...

A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of commercial fitness apps reported by users on social media.